Open Positions at Creo :

Full-Time Shop Keeper - Portland, OR

We're Hiring: Full-time Shop Keeper - Broadway Shop, Portland, OR

Creo Chocolate is looking for a Full-time Shop Keeper (40 hours/week) that will work at our Broadway shop in Portland, Oregon. The shifts are Tuesdays through Saturdays. Shifts are 8:45am to 4:15pm Tuesday through Thursday, and 8:45am to 6:15 pm Fridays and Saturdays. Reliable transportation/ability to walk to work is a must. 

Our perfect candidate has the following attributes:

● Superb verbal communication skills

● Easy going and friendly demeanor 

● Ability to work independently for hours on end

● A passion for chocolate and customer service

Must have:

● 2+ year of retail experience required

● Reliable transportation/ability to walk to work

● Superb verbal communication skills

● Ability to work independently for hours on end

● Must be available to work weekends

Wage: $17/hour plus pooled tips

Full-Time Benefits: PTO

Your Homework:

If you made it this far, we'd love to hear from you. Please include answers to these three questions along with your cover letter and resume.

1. What is your favorite part about working retail, and why?

2. What is most important to you in life, and why?

3. In 150 words or fewer, describe the last really great meal you had.

To be considered for this position, please drop off your resume and cover letter responding to the questions above in person at one of our shops during business hours or email: aaron@creochocolate.com. Applications without a resume and cover letter responding to these three questions will not be reviewed. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact us directly.

Part-Time Demo Specialist - Portland, OR

We're Hiring: Part-time Demo Specialist- Multiple locations, Portland, OR

Creo Chocolate is seeking a passionate Part-time Demo Specialist to help us spread the word about our amazing chocolates! This position is more than just handing out samples; we expect our Demo Specialist to attract and engage new customers, provide tasty tidbits, and tell the story of our brand. 

The Demo Specialist will be responsible for setting up and breaking down event tables and must present themselves in a professional manner at all times when representing us. Depending on the event, the Demo Specialist will also sell products using a mobile POS system. 

Our ideal candidate is someone electric who lights up around people. This role is a critical part of our marketing strategy. This role will help us network, identify new partnership opportunities, and position us for success in a competitive market. 

Shifts will vary depending on the number of events we’re able to book–we’re currently turning down opportunities due to staffing limitations. This is a perfect position for someone who likes variety in their work day! 

Candidates with customer service or brand ambassador experience are preferred, but we are willing to train the right person.

Our perfect candidate has the following attributes:

● High-energy in the workplace and engaging with customers

● Superb verbal communication skills, a storyteller who connects easily with others

● Easy going and friendly demeanor, loves meeting and chatting with people of diverse backgrounds 

● Ability to work independently for hours, a problem solver who adapts easily to new situations

● A passion for chocolate and customer service, who loves sharing that passion with others

Must have:

● 1+ year of customer service experience required, demo/brand ambassador experience preferred

● Reliable transportation/ability to walk to work

● Clean driving record/valid driver's license

● Superb verbal communication skills

● Ability to work independently for hours on end

● Flexible schedule; must be available to work weekends

Wage: $17/hour plus pooled tips 

Your Homework:

If you made it this far, we'd love to hear from you. Please review the following questions: 

1. How do you go about connecting with people you’ve never met?

2. What is most important to you in life, and why?

3. In 150 words or fewer, describe the last really great meal you had.

To be considered for this position, submit your resume and cover letter, including your responses to the questions above. You can drop them off in person at one of our shops during business hours or email: aaron@creochocolate.com. Applications without a resume and cover letter responding to these three questions will not be reviewed. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact us directly.